The Table of Healing

🦃 November Theme: The Table of Thanksgiving

📖 Scripture

Mark 5:34 (NIV)
“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’”

📚 Background

This verse concludes the story of the woman who had suffered from a bleeding condition for twelve years. She had spent all she had on doctors, yet only grew worse. In desperation, she reached out to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, believing that even that small act of faith could heal her. Jesus not only healed her physically but restored her identity and peace by calling her “Daughter.”

💬 Devotional

I remember sitting in a quiet room after a season of emotional exhaustion—burned out, anxious, and feeling invisible. I had been “functioning” for months, but inside, I was unraveling. One morning, I read Mark 5:34, and the word Daughter stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t just healing I needed—it was belonging.

This woman didn’t just receive physical healing; she was seen, known, and named. Jesus could have let her slip away unnoticed, but He paused. He turned. He called her Daughter. That moment wasn’t just about her body—it was about her soul.

At the Table of Healing, Jesus invites us to bring our hidden wounds, our longings, and our faith—no matter how fragile. Healing may not always come in the form we expect, but His presence always brings peace. And when we’re healed, even in part, we become vessels of healing for others.

🪞 Reflection Questions

What area of your life feels in need of healing—physically, emotionally, or spiritually?
How does Jesus’ response to the woman challenge or comfort you?
What would it look like to approach Jesus with the same faith she had?

🛠️ Application: Living It Out

Name your need. Write down one area where you long for healing and bring it to God in prayer today.
Reach out. Like the woman, take a step of faith—whether it’s asking for prayer, seeking help, or simply being honest.
Create space for others. Set your table—literally or figuratively—as a place of welcome and restoration for someone who’s hurting.

📌 Key Takeaways

Jesus sees and responds to even the smallest act of faith.
Healing includes restoration of identity, peace, and belonging.
We are invited to the Table of Healing, not as strangers, but as sons and daughters.
Gratitude grows when we recognize the healing already at work in us.